Youth detention centre 'vast improvement'

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New youth detention facilities at Cavan have been opened by South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill.

The 60-bed building is near the current 36-bed Youth Training Centre and replaces facilities at Magill.

The Guardian for Children, Pam Simmons, said the new centre was a vast improvement.

Premier Jay Weatherill checked out the new facilities

"It's almost incomparable the difference in the sites. Magill screamed at you humiliation and disrespect whereas this environment tells you more about education, rehabilitation and respect and it makes a huge difference," she said.

Mr Weatherill said the centre aimed to turn around the lives of troubled young people.

"This new centre will provide an environment for young men and women to get the support and educational opportunities they need to make a fresh start," he said.

The transfer of those in detention was made from Magill to Cavan late last week.